Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Spencer Platt

A candle is handed out to residents in need from a group called Dream Center in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on November 14, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. Two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into parts of New York and New Jersey, thousands are still without power and heat.

A candle is handed out to residents in need from a group called Dream Center in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on November 14, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. Two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into parts of New York and New Jersey, thousands are still without power and heat.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Mario Tama

Waves break around a destroyed roller coaster on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters in the seaside town were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

Waves break around a destroyed roller coaster on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters in the seaside town were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Mario Tama

Destroyed rides sit on the beach from the Funtown Pier on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters were destroyed in the seaside town by Superstorm Sandy.

Destroyed rides sit on the beach from the Funtown Pier on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters were destroyed in the seaside town by Superstorm Sandy.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Mario Tama

Destroyed rides sit on the beach from the Funtown Pier on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters were destroyed in the seaside town by Superstorm Sandy.

Destroyed rides sit on the beach from the Funtown Pier on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters were destroyed in the seaside town by Superstorm Sandy.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Mario Tama

A sign stands above the heavily damaged Funtown Pier on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters were destroyed in the seaside town by Superstorm Sandy.

A sign stands above the heavily damaged Funtown Pier on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters were destroyed in the seaside town by Superstorm Sandy.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Mario Tama

Destroyed rides sit on the beach from the Funtown Pier on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters were destroyed in the seaside town by Superstorm Sandy.

Destroyed rides sit on the beach from the Funtown Pier on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters were destroyed in the seaside town by Superstorm Sandy.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Mario Tama

Waves break at a destroyed roller coaster from the Funtown Pier on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters in the seaside town were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

Waves break at a destroyed roller coaster from the Funtown Pier on November 16, 2012 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Two amusement piers and a number of roller coasters in the seaside town were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Spencer Platt

A sign asks for volunteers in the clean-up effort in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on November 16, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. Over two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into parts of New York and New Jersey, thousands are still without power and heat.

A sign asks for volunteers in the clean-up effort in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on November 16, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. Over two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into parts of New York and New Jersey, thousands are still without power and heat.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Spencer Platt

People walk along a beach amidst debris in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on November 16, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. More than two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into parts of New York and New Jersey, thousands are still without power and heat.

People walk along a beach amidst debris in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on November 16, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. More than two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into parts of New York and New Jersey, thousands are still without power and heat.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Spencer Platt

A surfer heads out into the water in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on November 16, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. Over two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into parts of New York and New Jersey, thousands are still without power and heat.

A surfer heads out into the water in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on November 16, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. Over two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into parts of New York and New Jersey, thousands are still without power and heat.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Mario Tama

Patrick Wall (R), house manager at Coney Island USA, cleans a player piano damaged in the flooding of the buildings that house the Coney Island Circus Sideshow and the Coney Island Museum in the amusement park area of the Coney Island neighborhood on November 15, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. At left, assistant manager Kate Wirth looks on. The famed attractions were damaged by flooding and staff and volunteers are working to restore what can be saved.

Patrick Wall (R), house manager at Coney Island USA, cleans a player piano damaged in the flooding of the buildings that house the Coney Island Circus Sideshow and the Coney Island Museum in the amusement park area of the Coney Island neighborhood on November 15, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. At left, assistant manager Kate Wirth looks on. The famed attractions were damaged by flooding and staff and volunteers are working to restore what can be saved.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

John Moore

People receive free tuna fish sandwiches from a Bumble Bee Tuna mobile food distribution center on November 15, 2012 in the Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. More than two weeks after Superstorm Sandy, residents are still lining up for free clothing and food as emergency workers continue to restore power, water and heat to the battered community.

People receive free tuna fish sandwiches from a Bumble Bee Tuna mobile food distribution center on November 15, 2012 in the Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. More than two weeks after Superstorm Sandy, residents are still lining up for free clothing and food as emergency workers continue to restore power, water and heat to the battered community.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

John Moore

A tattered flag flies over the storm-damaged boardwalk on November 15, 2012 in the Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. More than two weeks after Superstorm Sandy, emergency workers are still restoring power, water and heat to the battered community.

A tattered flag flies over the storm-damaged boardwalk on November 15, 2012 in the Rockaway neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. More than two weeks after Superstorm Sandy, emergency workers are still restoring power, water and heat to the battered community.

Recovery Continues Two Weeks After Superstorm Sandy

Mario Tama

A living room is filled with sand washed in by Superstorm Sandy on November 14, 2012 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Many residents of the hard hit seaside town remain without power following Superstorm Sandy.

A living room is filled with sand washed in by Superstorm Sandy on November 14, 2012 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Many residents of the hard hit seaside town remain without power following Superstorm Sandy.

A candle is handed out to residents in need from a group called Dream... News PhotoBoardwalk,Candle,Charity and Relief Work,Civilian,Cross Section,Damaged,Dependency,Emergencies and Disasters,Horizontal,New York City,Queens - New York City,Residential District,Rockaway Peninsula,Storm,USA,Water,WindPhotographer Spencer PlattCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: A candle is handed out to residents in need from a group called Dream Center in the heavily damaged Rockaway neighborhood where a large section of the iconic boardwalk was washed away on November 14, 2012 in the Queens borough of New York City. Two weeks after Superstorm Sandy slammed into parts of New York and New Jersey, thousands are still without power and heat. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)